Lamy Ballpoint Pen AL-star Pine

The Lamy AL-star ballpoint Pine is the Special Edition 2026 of the AL-star series – a push-action ballpoint made from anodised aluminium in a deep, forest green tone. The barrel is both lightweight and robust; the Pine colour has a cool, saturated quality without being obtrusive. At the grip section sits a transparent plastic component that reveals the internal mechanics and harmonises in colour with the body.

Features

• Anodised aluminium barrel in Pine: The forest green is created through anodic oxidation – the colour is integrated directly into the surface, not painted on. The metal feels cool and smooth, resists scratching, and retains its form even after extended use.
• Transparent grip section with grip indents: The ergonomically shaped plastic component sits comfortably in the hand and reveals the ink reservoir within. The moulded grip indents guide your index, middle and thumb into a natural three-point grip – particularly noticeable during longer writing sessions.
• Self-springing metal clip: The clip springs lightly and fastens effortlessly to notebooks, shirt pockets or jacket pockets; it yields and springs back without damaging the fabric.
• Push-action mechanism: Single-handed operation via the push button at the end of the barrel – refill extends and retracts without a cap. In everyday ballpoint use (meetings, quick notes) a clear advantage over cap models.
• Lamy M16 large-capacity refill, line width M, black: The M16 is an oil-based ballpoint refill with even, dry writing flow. Not permanent.
• Special Edition 2026: Pine is released alongside Flamingo as a limited pair; this colour is not part of the regular AL-star range.

Use & Tips

• Office and study: The weight of approximately 22 g keeps your hand relaxed even during several hours of use. Those who take extensive handwritten notes will notice the difference compared to heavier metal ballpoints.
• Changing the refill: The M16 is available in additional line widths (F, B) and colours (blue, red, green) – simply unscrew the push button, swap the refill. Those who prefer a drier, faster-drying writing feel can experiment with a quick-drying gel refill in the appropriate format.
• Paper recommendation: The M16 writes particularly evenly on smooth, calendered paper. On rough paper (e.g. recycled notebooks) the ball has more noticeable friction; however, the script remains clean.
• Care: Anodised aluminium is resistant to fingerprints and mild cleaning agents. A dry cloth is sufficient for the grip zone – solvents can dull the plastic.
• Carrying: The self-springing clip grips firmly enough for shirt breast pockets and A5 notebooks; the pen doesn't slip and won't fall out.

For Ballpoint Enthusiasts

The Lamy M16 is a large-capacity refill – the ink supply is significantly larger than standard ISO refills. The format is not ISO 4169-compatible, but rather Lamy proprietary; only M16-compatible refills are suitable as replacements. The oil-based ink of the standard refill dries on most papers within 1–2 seconds; those concerned with left-hander friendliness should opt for the quick-drying variant. The aluminium barrel is not lacquered but anodised: the oxide layer is harder than pure aluminium and protects against surface corrosion – the Pine green does not fade with normal use. The AL-star is manufactured in Heidelberg, Germany.

Technical Specifications